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Barbara Poczyniak, R.Ac Registered Acupuncturist

In the Traditional Chinese Medicine calender, Spring officially starts in early February – about a month or so before it starts to really make its presence known in the natural world. This change in seasons can be felt in our bodies and moods as well as in the behaviour of wildlife around us. Much like in the west, Spring in TCM is a season of change and of an upward rising energy. Increasing light, warmth and the subtle signs of the coming green season also stir a renewed energy in us.

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Barbara Poczyniak, R.Ac Registered Acupuncturist

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac within the ovary or on its surface. Cysts on the ovaries can be a fairly common occurrence, they are often harmless and will dissolve on their own. Others may cause discomfort or pain if they rupture and bleed. If your doctor has recently advised that you have cysts its a good idea to ask the type, the size and on which ovary. Surgery is usually not considered necessary if the cyst is within a certain size range but it also depends on if it is filled with fluid, solid or a mix of both. Many physicians prefer to first monitor the size of cysts before moving on to surgery.

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Barbara Poczyniak, R.Ac, Reg. Acupuncturist

Pain during intercourse or foreplay is also known as dyspareunia. It is surprisingly common among women and may occur at different stages of life for different reasons. In the landmark “Sex in America” survey it was estimated that 20% of women experience dyspareunia. Other estimates are even higher, reporting that up to 3 out of 4 women will experience this type of pain at some time in their lives. Does this affect you and if so, how to find help?

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Barbara Poczyniak, R.Ac, Registered Acupuncturist

“Time heals all wounds” - except for when they leave a scar. An injury can leave behind a unwelcome scar, and a lasting mark left on the body that can affect a person both physically and emotionally. Thankfully there are natural ways of minimize scarring and even helping reverse the appearance of older scars.

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Has your doctor suggested surgery for your uterine fibroids? Perhaps your physician is monitoring your situation and recommends surgery in the future? This is the perfect time to try natural healing ideas you can safely implement now.

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One of the most frequent questions I get is how often to come in for treatments and how this can make a difference to your results. Every person has a different condition and each body may also react differently to acupuncture. However, the one thing that remains constant: more often is usually better in the case of acupuncture.